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Anger as IVMS provider in dispute with MMO sends airtime renewal notices regardless; research on SW octopus bloom finds high chance of recurrence; and Irish politicians ‘shocked’ by long-running Mary Kate stability saga. Plus: a behind-the-scenes look at North Eastern IFCA’s impressive new high-spec catamaran; Shetland looks to the future as nine local teenagers join whitefish boats – and your last chance to make nominations for the 2026 Fishing News Awards!